Vaccines to prevent common and serious infectious diseases have had a greater impact on improving human health than any other medical advance of the 20th century, surpassing even sanitation and potable water. From the global eradication of smallpox in 1980 to the unprecedented development of effective and safe mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, vaccinations have played crucial roles in preventing millions of premature deaths and hospitalizations in adults and children.
U.S. Suicides Held Steady in 2023 — At a Very High Level
U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history, preliminary data suggest. A little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported
September 27, 2024